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'The family carer course has given me ways to cope that I didn't have before. I am so much stronger and know how to work well with my relative.' participant of family carers learning programme

' I've found it so hard to switch off until these workshops. The artwork and atmosphere have really helped me relax and enjoy myself.' participant on Art for a Laugh

'This increased my confidence and has been a tremendous help in coping with very difficult problems. I've been able to put the learning into practice and life is easier to cope with.' participant of family carers learning programme

'Came away feeling hopeful and very reassured that people in the caring sector are changing their attitude and inclusion is very much encouraged.' Mental Health Exhibition and talk

'I'm more confident as a carer and able to manage stress better. I've noticed a big improvement.' participant of family carers learning programme

'I'm more resilient! Our meetings have made a huge difference. Family carer in community.

'Being here, in this environment feels so lovely and supportive. The art is relaxing and I've learned a new skill.' participant of Creative Well-Being workshops

Thank you very much for your workshops. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we hope to see you back again. Caithness Mental Health Support Group

'We've noticed a higher level of interaction between staff and residents, and the communication... continues between the sessions too. The work is highly stimulating and motivating.' Manager, Barchester Healthcare Home

'My mother doesn't recognize me, but now we've got this way to communicate, and we have a good laugh together. It has changed how I am with her... better...' Relative, Ross-shire

'The involvement by each person has been amazing, and the pleasure it has brought is fantastic.' Iris, Day centre manager, Highlands, Alzheimer Scotland

'The programme helped us to get to know the people we are supporting, and to see their needs more deeply.' Staff, Mental health support organization, Inverness

'You showed us people's stories in a powerful and ... most amazing way.... We can all relate to these stories.' Student

'I love these days' Annie, participant (2011)

'Rich, innovative and cutting edge' Health & Social Care, Open University

'Sometimes it is difficult to keep things in context. Exhibitions like yours help to do that. Thank you.' Mental Health Exhibition, Ullapool

'417 people directly touched by Creativity In Care's mental health project.' See Me Now evaluation

All of it was useful but hearing the personal accounts, works and stories of the speakers was most useful...Karrie Marshall and Suzi Vestri talking about stigma and discrimination. Mental health conference, South Uist, Western Isles

We've come a long way in our attitudes to mental health and this exhibition illustrates this very well. Ullapool, Highlands

'When I first met you I believed I was dying. You showed me I was alive.' participant

'you open doors for people, so they see things differently.' participant